The World of Jim Henson
Synopsis
In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.
Top Cast
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Jim Henson
Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry Juhl
Self
Jane Henson
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Ted Koppel
Self
Jon Stone
Self
Maurice Sendak
Self
Lew Grade
Self (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
Self
Brian Henson
Self
Pam Arciero
Muppet Performer (archive footage)
Candice Bergen
Self (archive footage)
Ray Charles
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Dean
Self (archive footage)
Danny DeVito
Self (archive footage)
Juliana Donald
Jenny (archive footage)
Goldie Hawn
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Judy Kinberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Lukinson
- Original Score
- John Q. Adams
- Original Title
- The World of Jim Henson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- KQED
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judy Kinberg
Sara Lukinson
John Q. Adams
Girish Bhargava
Judy Kinberg, Jac Venza
Department Leadership Roster
Judy Kinberg
Director
Sara Lukinson
Writer
Judy Kinberg
Producer
Girish Bhargava
Editor
John Q. Adams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World of Jim Henson
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What is The World of Jim Henson about?
In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.
Who directed The World of Jim Henson?
The World of Jim Henson was directed by Judy Kinberg.
Who stars in The World of Jim Henson?
The principal cast of The World of Jim Henson includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl, Jane Henson, Francis Ford Coppola.
When was The World of Jim Henson released and how long is it?
The World of Jim Henson was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The World of Jim Henson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The World of Jim Henson was composed by John Q. Adams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The World of Jim Henson?
The World of Jim Henson holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).